Internet Keyword: South Florida Spine
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Internet Keyword: South Florida Spine
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Sacroiliac Joint Injections are performed on patients with low back pain caused by inflammation from an abnormal loading of the joint connecting the vertebral column to the pelvis. There are many causes for this ailment, including pregnancy, injury, and post spinal fusion. Sacroiliac Joint Injections are useful as a therapeutic tool for treating acute inflammation from this condition. It may be used as an adjunct to physical or manipulative therapy. How is a Sacroiliac Injection performed? In the X-ray room, the physician will cleanse your back with antiseptic solution. He will also numb your skin with anesthetic prior to performing the Sacroiliac Injections. With the aid of a C-arm flouroscope unit, the physician directs a needle through the back into the specific region to be injected. Once the localization is appropriate, a mixture of local anesthetic and cortisone is injected into the Sacroiliac Joint. The anesthetic and steroid combination is able to work in the joint, as well as outside in the surrounding soft tissues. After your injection, you will need to be observed for a short time, often 30 minutes. It is recommended that you have someone drive you home afterward. If you feel comfortable, it is often possible to return to work the same day. |
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